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Moses Arinaitwe
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UGANDA HEALTH LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS
REFNo: SS237ES

The purpose of this study is to conduct a labor market analysis of the Ugandan health workforce so as to inform future human resources for health policies, plans, and legal frameworks. SO 1: Analyze the current and future health landscapes, taking into account epidemiological and population changes and national and international health commitments/strategies. SO 2: Assess the health workforce supply against national health care market needs SO 3: Assess the current demand for the health workforce (# of positions/vacancies) alongside an analysis of trends over the past 5 years in deployment, distribution, wage, current and emerging cadres, type of employer, motivation (incentives and fringe benefits) in-country and within the East African region SO 4: Make projections for demand and supply for HRH for the next 20 years giving at least two different scenarios SO 5: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of key players and their influence on the labor market SO 6: Assess the impacts of key government policies, laws, regulations and reforms on the health labor market
Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Johnblack Kabukye Kabaalu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001109
Assessment of Organizational readiness to Implement Electronic Health Record Systems in Oncology in Low resource settings: A case study of the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: IS14ES

1. To assess the level of organizational readiness of the Uganda Cancer Institute to implement an EHR as perceived by the staff 2. To determine which factors contribute to this readiness perception.
Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Nadine Sanchez
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Addressing Cultural and Practical Barriers to Epilepsy Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS108ES

The main objective of this study is to identify cultural and practical challenges of seeking epilepsy care in Uganda. Outcomes from this study can inform specific targets of future interventions, and is imperative for working towards improving the provision of epilepsy care.
USA 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
AGNES NAGGIRINYA BWANIKA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001126
Experiences and outcomes of people living with HIV receiving mobile phone baed adherence support
REFNo: HS149ES

Primary objective: To investigate the experiences of PLHIV receiving mobile phone based adherence support Secondary objectives: To evaluate the clinical and virological outcomes in patients receiving adherence support for anti-retroviral treatment To evaluate the interaction and attitudes of patients and health care workers with a mobile phone based adherence tool
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Martha Muhwezi Lunyolo Rose
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The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Women Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: SS221ES

i. To examine the contribution of TVET and the opportunities for women’s empowerment through TVET in Uganda. ii. To examine the impact of TVET Training on employability of Women graduates in Uganda. iii. To determine the knowledge, attitudes, infrastructure, curriculum and practice about TVET from the current students in TVET institutions in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
Pharmacovigilance awareness, practices and its determinants among sexual and reproductive health care providers and care-seekers in Uganda
REFNo: HS135ES

1. To explore awareness of the process of reporting ADRs to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 2. To determine the extent of suspected ADR detection among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 3. To assess the level of knowledge of the ADR reporting system in Uganda among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 4. To establish the attitudes towards suspected ADR reporting among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 5. To explore the care-seeker (patients and clients) experiences that shape perceptions of suspected adverse events at the surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Abel Atukwase
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Assessment of Aflatoxin Exposure among Peri-urban Low Income populations in Kampala Capital City
REFNo: HS202ES

i.To assess the determinants of aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) ii.To estimate aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) iii.Assess the relationship between aflatoxin exposure an nutritional status of children (6-59 months) iv.To design and disseminate aflatoxin Information, Education and Communication materials for improving awareness on the effects of aflatoxins among the low income populations living in peri-urban areas of Kampala Capital City.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Anne Christianson
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Examining ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation: the intersection of gender capabilities and biodiversity conservation
REFNo: NS61ES

This research seeks to examine the impact of ecosystem-based adaptation programs, namely the Global Mountain EbA Programme (the Mountain Programme) on the climate resilience of individuals. There will be a particular focus on women within communities where these programs have been implemented. Working alongside partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and The Mountain Institute (TMI), this interdisciplinary research project explores the intersection between human adaptation measures and biodiversity conservation. These issues will be examined through the application of the capabilities approach and resilience framework to focus groups, community interviews, and expert interviews undertaken in resource-dependent communities near Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda. Results of this research will directly inform future global adaptation program governance and contribute significantly to the human development and climate change adaptation literature.
USA 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Wan Zhu Zhang
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Detecting and treating subclinical anthrathycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction in low income country
REFNo: HS220ES

The objective of this research is to describe the burden of subclinical ATRCD by applying international guideline on Uganda cancer patient and to evaluate the significance of treating subclinical ATRCD with carvedilol. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the incidence of subclinical ATRCD among cancer patient who receives Anthracycline therapy. 2. To compare the changes of GLS value between hypertension and non hypertension cancer patient at the completion of the anthracycline therapy. 3. To determine the correlation of conventional ECHO parameters (MAPSE, S’) with GLS, and their ability to diagnose or rule out subclinical ATRCD. 4. To determine the correlation of oxidative stress with cardiac function(GLS value) in patients who receives Anthracycline therapy 5. To describe the cardioprotective effect of carvedilol in patients with subclinical ATRCD.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART ACCESS APPLICATION
REFNo: HS230ES

General objective: To document the process involved in the development of the ART Access Application for health in a resource limited setting. Specific objectives More specifically, the study seeks to: 1) To understand the consequences of interactions between different developers and the end users through observation 2) Develop further qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to evaluate the use and outcomes of the ART Access Application.
UK 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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